Block Coolant Drainage Plug

[Falamon]

Does it need a washer when replacing?

When I took it off I don't think it had one (may have fallen off, was tricky to get to) but I get the feeling there should be one on there...

Maybe a copper one like the oil sump?

[BHadley]

Don't think mine had one when I did my coolant change.
It's awkward to get to, think its 25nm to tighten up.

[G-Bear]

I got a new sump plug and washer when I changed the coolant.

Just might be a pig to get it off next time without one and might sheer off.

[Brianmoooore]

http://2009.bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/ ... ine_block/

Part #8

[Falamon]

Cheers all. I didn't see the reply before I put the plug back in, so it's gone in without a washer, it was greased before replacing so hoping it doesn't stick.

[DanThe]

It might not stick, but without a washer it might not seal either